According to the Bon tradition of Tibet, Tonpa Shenrab was not only the founder of the Bon religion but also the first Buddha to appear in this ‘degenerate age’, with the express purpose of relieving the sufferings of all sentient beings. In the Twelve Deeds, told according to the traditional format, we can read about the major events of TonpaShenrab’s Life, Including his compassionate and miraculous deed and his entrance into mahaparinirvana.